Chargers CB Brandon Facyson ready to prove himself

For many players that went undrafted and were unable to get the spotlight that the seven players selected in the 2018 NFL draft, it could be difficult to standout among the rest. Chargers cornerback Brandon Facyson is an UDFA out of Virginia Tech who is motivated to earn that by showing what he is capable of on the field.

“I’m just here and thankful for the opportunity, and will make the best of it. I’m thankful for the Chargers for giving me the opportunity. I’m here to earn that spot and my rank. I was definitely eager to learn from All-Pro and Pro Bowl guys (like Casey Hayward and Jason Verrett). Those are some of the greats. I want to pick their minds and learn from them things I can do to get better every single day,” Facyson said, per the Chargers official website.

Standing at 6-foot-2 and 203 pounds, Facyson is a long press-man coverage CB, which makes him an ideal scheme fit for what Los Angeles covets in their defense. He has good length and playmaking ability and his collegiate stats show just that. The former Hokie amassed 131 tackles (91 solo), 39 passes defensed, nine tackles for loss and five interceptions.

The cornerback position isn’t one that needs a significant upgrade for the Bolts after Casey Hayward, and Trevor Williams are coming off of the best year of their careers, ranking No. 1 and No. 10, per Pro Football Focus.

Desmond King was excellent in his rookie campaign, ranking third among all slot cornerbacks in the NFL in run stop percentage at 5.9 percent and 13 total run stops, per PFF. Jason Verrett will be returning from an ACL tear, which took him out of the 2017 season so having him back is a valuable piece for the secondary.

Today, you can never have too many defensive backs and the Chargers might feel like he could be insurance for Verrett, or he would be able to serve as a reliable player on special teams for years to come. Nonetheless, Facyson is ready to prove his worth to the team and try to make the 53-man roster.